KIOXIA CM7-R 7.68 TB 2.5-inch U.3 PCI Express 5.0 NVMe SSD

The KIOXIA 7.68 TB 2.5-inch U.3 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD is an internal enterprise drive for server and workstation storage. Its 7.68 TB capacity provides space for data-centre workloads on a single drive. Designed for read-intensive applications, it prioritises workloads where data retrieval is more frequent than writing. Sequential read speeds reach up to 14,000 MB/s, supporting high-throughput transfers of large files. Sequential write speeds reach up to 6,750 MB/s, with a lower rated write throughput than read throughput.

The 2.5-inch U.3 form factor makes storage-bay and interface compatibility important when selecting a host system. Connectivity uses a PCI Express 5.0 ×4 interface and the NVMe 2.0 protocol. BiCS FLASH 3D TLC memory provides the drive's solid-state storage medium. The endurance rating is 1 drive write per day, a relevant specification when assessing daily write volume for the intended workload. Support for continuous 24/7 operation suits server environments where storage remains in use around the clock.

• 2,450,000 random read IOPS and 300,000 random write IOPS for 4 KB operations.
• Power-loss protection helps protect data during an unexpected loss of power.
• Dual-port capability supports enterprise storage connectivity requirements.
• Hardware encryption provides drive-level data protection.
• Sanitize Instant Erase supports data sanitisation.
• Hot-swap support allows drive replacement in compatible systems.
• 25 W active and 5 W idle power consumption inform system power planning.
• 2,500,000-hour rated MTBF provides a stated reliability metric, not an expected service life.